The government has already implemented some measures to limit the expansion of the virus. These actions are necessary, but must be complemented with additional measures seeking to further decelerate the virus spread and to protect the country from significant impacts on households and companies. APOYO Consultoría proposes 10 temporary and specific measures that could be implemented by the government in the short-run.
During the 2Q2024, economic growth was driven by the rebound of primary sectors, such as traditional agriculture and fishing, and by higher public spending, supported by an estimated increase of 11% in public wages and 16% in public investment, adjusting for inflation.
During the month of August, attention was focused on the dynamics within Congress. In view of the election of the Board of Directors and the recomposition of the ordinary commissions, numerous movements were recorded in the benches.
Although the implicit alliance between the Executive and the Legislative remains in force, in recent months we have seen a progressive weakening of the Executive.
